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1600 AMP ASCO Transfer Switch, 3 Pole NEMA3R 480VASCO ATS Series 300 3ATSA31600NG0MWhat is an Automatic Transfer Switch?During a power outage, it is necessary to supply an alternate power source to keep home and business systems running and avoid damage to the premises. Having a standby generator is only half the answer, because it would still need to be started and would also need someone to switch the electrical load over from the utility power. An Automatic Transfer Switch detects when normal power is lost and causes the standby power source to be used until power has been restored.How does the ASCO 1600 AMP 480V NEMA3R Automatic Transfer Switch function?• The ATS senses when power from the utility has been lost for a pre-set period of time specified during the installation setup procedures, and if that threshold is met, it signals the standby generator to start up• When the standby generator has warmed up, the electrical load from the utility source is transferred over to the standby generator• The standby generator powers the home electrical systems until power has been restored by the utility company. If utility power is sustained at an acceptable level for a period of time, the electrical load is transferred back to the utility source• The standby generator is signaled by the ATS to cool down for 2-5 minutes to avoid any damage to the generator• The ATS signals the standby generator to shut down.Features of the ASCO 1600 AMP 480V NEMA3R ATS• This ATS meets NFPA 110 for emergency and standby power systems and the National Electric Code articles 700, 701, 702• Is listed to UL 1008 for power transfer switches and CSA C22.2 for Automatic Transfer Switches• Has a standard engine exerciser for periodic testing of generator set, with electrical load or without• Control panel is flush-mounted, with very easy-to-read LED displays that make it clear at a glance what the statuses are for both normal and emergency power systems• Electrical load cannot be transferred to a
